When DD1 was around 18mos, I took her to a fancy restaurant in SF for lunch, along with my mom. It was fancier than I expected, so I was a little on edge trying to make sure DD1 (and my mom to an extent) were doing okay. At the table next to us was an older couple who were obviously society types -- very Gilmore-ish, and the lady kept looking over our way. It made me wonder if she was being judgy about DD1 being there.
Well, we ended up next to the couple again while we were all waiting at the valet. The lady approached me. She said that DD1 was a very sweet child and that I was doing a good job taking care of her and my mom. I was seriously so frazzled that day trying to keep tabs on both my mom and DD1 (my mom almost got lost earlier!) that it was exactly what I needed to hear in that moment.
A lady at target told me I was doing a wonderful job because I was talking to dd while aimlessly walking the aisles. I was just blabbering on and on about food, diapers, and randomness. I'm usually embarrassed when I bump into people on an aisle but she made me feel like I was the best parent ever.
Post by redheadbaker on Apr 14, 2016 7:35:52 GMT -5
Around this time last year, we attended the funeral service of FI's uncle. FI sat with family at the front, but I opted to sit in the back in case DS was disruptive. After the service was over, the people in front of us commented that they didn’t realize a toddler was behind them, DS was so quiet and well-behaved.
Post by redheadbaker on Apr 14, 2016 7:38:48 GMT -5
Also when we told DS' teacher at his old daycare that we were moving, she was so sad. She said he was her star student, always paid attention in circle time, always wanted to be her helper, etc. She said he's such an eager learner, and she hoped he never loses that.
M's swim teacher told me that he is the highlight of her day on the days he swims.
Also, one of my former employees who I am now good friends with told I am one of the smartest people she has worked with and she always comes to me first when she has work related question she wants to bounce off of someone because she knows I will give good advice.
Post by bunnymendelbaum on Apr 14, 2016 9:27:59 GMT -5
Once at a food court an older man came up to DD1 and I told me he could tell I was a great mom. He said that he had been watching how we were talking and I paid her attention, etc. Not true all the time, but it was SO nice to hear!
My 3 yo DD2 is WILD and stresses me out in public (and at home). Some friends and acquaintances get the biggest kick out of her though. They are legitimately bummed if she isn't with us because she's so funny and loves to joke around. It helps me sometimes to see her through their eyes.
When I was pregnant, I was grocery shopping and this poor mom had her screaming toddler in the cart. I mean, he was really beside himself.
I ended up behind them in the checkout, and she was so flustered and the kid was just absolutely losing it. The manager came over and held him while mom paid, and then carried him out to her car. The way she interacted with both the kid and the mom was special. I wrote down her name and wrote an email to the corporate office about it.
Post by JayhawkGirl on Apr 14, 2016 23:51:15 GMT -5
Yesterday was DS's last swimming lesson until fall. He didn't get a towel at home despite two reminders, the second included him acknowledging he wouldn't have one after lesson.
When he got out of the pool and asked for his towel, I reminded him he chose not to get one both times I asked, so he doesn't have one. Another mom on deck leaned over and told me "good job mom!" It made me feel good, and I was relieved DS didn't throw a fit but instead accepted the consequence.
PS, he's 6 and it was 70 outside. he wasn't left to shiver home on a bitter cold day.
One of my DD's teachers told me if her baby is a girl she's going to name her the same name as my daughter. She said she hopes her baby is just like mine and she's so well behaved and kind. It was really sweet, but all I could think was "are we talking about the same kid?" Lol
When I was very pregnant with my second kid, a woman in line with me at Staples told me I was beautiful. I'm pretty firmly average on a good day, and was feeling huge and gross, and her comment made me feel so good.
My son's first grade teacher told me she hopes her (toddler) son is like mine when he gets older. I know the teacher was very strict and held the kids to high standards, so it was a huge compliment.
A father at Gymboree told me he thinks DD is the cutest baby he has ever seen...even though she was about 18 months at the time. Anyway, it was shocking because people always comment on her chubbiness and I never know how to take it. I thought it was so nice that he gave my little chubby girl some love!
I went into DH's work the other day and met a coworker I hadn't met before. I guess after I left he came and found my husband to tell him that his wife was a "total babe". I definitely don't feel like that, so it made my day!
DD is in physical therapy for torticollis and at our last appointment, this older women, who has spasmodic torticollis and a few other problems from a car accident 20 or so years ago, came up to me to tell me I have the best physical therapist for DD. She told me she's been thinking about us/DD since she heard about her and was praying for her. I realize torticollis in babies isn't super uncommon or anything but it was nice chatting with this woman and to see her genuine concern for DD, I've never experienced anything like that before.